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Introduction

There’s no single entry pathway into the building and construction industry; instead, there’s a range of opportunities to investigate, depending on where you would like to start.

If you have a fair idea of the occupation you'd like to go for, find out about the training and/or experience you might need and the different entry pathways available.

For example, if you’re looking to enter a trade, you’ll need to undertake an apprenticeship. Pathways into an apprenticeship include

Relevant work experience
Relevant school-based VET programs/qualifications
Pre-apprenticeship through TAFE/training provider
Relevant industry experience

The ApprentiCentre can help you with apprenticeship training and has some great information relating to its 3 step process to get an apprenticeship. Call 13 19 54 for further information. The key point is for you to find an employer who will train you.

If you’re looking to become a draftsperson, you’ll need to undertake technical training through TAFE and then find employment. Pathways into drafting can include

Relevant subjects at year 11 and/or 12 for TAFE entry
Mature-age entry into TAFE
Relevant work experience

And, if you’re looking at civil engineering, you’ll need to take a degree course at a university. The pathways into engineering can include

Year 12 graduation with relevant TEE subjects and TER score
Relevant industry work experience and qualifications (such as traineeship, Associate Diploma or Diploma qualifications)

If you’re still not sure about what you would like to do, take another look through the A-Z list in the Real Jobs section of this site. Next, narrow it down to a few choices and, if you are still not sure, try to get some relevant work experience in an area of your interest.

And don't forget pre-apprenticeships – these short courses are lots of fun and are a fantastic way to try a job on to see if it fits. Even better, they make it much easier to obtain and finish an apprenticeship.

Check out the Who Can Help section of this website for ideas on where to go next.

Some things to remember:

The Construction Training Fund can support eligible employers with subsidies of up to $13 800* for taking on a trainee or an apprentice.
Working on a good project with a good boss where you learn from a good team is always more worthwhile in the long run than worrying about what your job is called. So don't worry about waiting for the perfect job – the best bet for building and construction is to just get started.
Once you are in building and construction, it is quite easy to learn new skills or even change occupations to develop and build your career
Get yourself a good resume – try the websites in our Who Can Help section for advice.
There are some types of experience that are useful for any career in building and construction. So if you are still in doubt or if the perfect opportunity hasn't turned up yet, don't panic. Just get yourself some work experience in working with people and administration because these are handy for any job, anywhere, anytime.

	Introduction There’s no single entry pathway into the building and construction industry; instead, there’s a range of opportunities to investigate, depending on where you would like to start. If you have a fair idea of the occupation you'd like to go for, find out about the training and/or experience you might need and the different entry pathways available. For example, if you’re looking to enter a trade, you’ll need to undertake an apprenticeship. Pathways into an apprenticeship include Relevant work experience Relevant school-based VET programs/qualifications Pre-apprenticeship through TAFE/training provider Relevant industry experience The ApprentiCentre can help you with apprenticeship training and has some great information relating to its 3 step process to get an apprenticeship. Call 13 19 54 for further information. The key point is for you to find an employer who will train you. If you’re looking to become a draftsperson, you’ll need to undertake technical training through TAFE and then find employment. Pathways into drafting can include Relevant subjects at year 11 and/or 12 for TAFE entry Mature-age entry into TAFE Relevant work experience And, if you’re looking at civil engineering, you’ll need to take a degree course at a university. The pathways into engineering can include Year 12 graduation with relevant TEE subjects and TER score Relevant industry work experience and qualifications (such as traineeship, Associate Diploma or Diploma qualifications) If you’re still not sure about what you would like to do, take another look through the A-Z list in the Real Jobs section of this site. Next, narrow it down to a few choices and, if you are still not sure, try to get some relevant work experience in an area of your interest. And don't forget pre-apprenticeships – these short courses are lots of fun and are a fantastic way to try a job on to see if it fits. Even better, they make it much easier to obtain and finish an apprenticeship. Check out the Who Can Help section of this website for ideas on where to go next. Some things to remember: The Construction Training Fund can support eligible employers with subsidies of up to $13 800* for taking on a trainee or an apprentice. Working on a good project with a good boss where you learn from a good team is always more worthwhile in the long run than worrying about what your job is called. So don't worry about waiting for the perfect job – the best bet for building and construction is to just get started. Once you are in building and construction, it is quite easy to learn new skills or even change occupations to develop and build your career Get yourself a good resume – try the websites in our Who Can Help section for advice. There are some types of experience that are useful for any career in building and construction. So if you are still in doubt or if the perfect opportunity hasn't turned up yet, don't panic. Just get yourself some work experience in working with people and administration because these are handy for any job, anywhere, anytime.